New Teachers Drowning in Unmanageable Workload with No Safety Net, Leading to Career-Threatening Mistakes

Summary

First-year teachers are given the same full workload as veterans but without the experience, resources, or support systems to handle it. The relentless pressure to prepare presentations and materials late into the night leads to exhaustion and critical mistakes, such as oversleeping and missing the first day of school, which can destroy confidence and career prospects. Current onboarding and mentorship programs are inadequate, leaving new educators to sink or swim, resulting in severe anxiety, burnout, and high attrition.